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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,748.96, 372,247.88 and 147,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,748.96, 372,247.88 and 147,237.30 is: 203,184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,748.96 : 372,247.88 = 147,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,748.96/372,247.88 = 147,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,748.96x = 372,247.88 × 147,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,748.96x = 54,808,772,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,772,781.92/269,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,184.37

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